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This week on Tech’s Message: Anger over airports' passport e-gates not working Train wi-fi at risk as part of cost-cutting move Netflix expands password sharing crackdown to UK The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Why you’re wrong about self-service checkouts https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/05/26/telegraph-readers-defend-self-service-checkouts/ Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65731795 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65673622 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/05/government-may-cut-free-wifi-wireless-internet-from-uk-trains.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-65694932 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65691127 Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Uber starts flight bookings for UK users Could Uber move into haulage, removals, childcare or more? Ofcom reveals results of improved text-to-switch service Do we need 10Gbps fibre in the UK yet? What about 2Gbps then? What is XGS-PON? 10Gbps fibre connections are on the way The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Folding phones aren’t going away Google announces Pixel Fold Rollable devices What’s the point of AirPod Maxes? Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/10/uber-users-in-uk-will-be-able-to-book-flights-on-app-by-summer https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/05/ofcom-see-positive-impact-of-uk-mobile-text-to-switch-system.html https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/google-makes-the-pixel-fold-official/ https://blog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-fold/ https://www.macworld.com/article/1915412/google-pixel-fold-iphone-trade-in-prices.html Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: The failure of the UK’s emergency test system What network Three got wrong and why Goodbye, Covid tracing app, we hardly knew ye Nate’s back in New York filming Ian’s banana The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: HMV’s reopening its biggest UK store Vinyl, merch and live music are back for retail Bananas Bagpipes Kilts Haggis Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65391455 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/04/three-uk-coughs-to-problems-with-emergency-alert-test.html https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65377793 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/04/28/hmv-return-flagship-store-oxford-street-london/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36495-z Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Google to open up app payments after UK watchdog probe Brits start 'em young with 20% of tots 'owning' a smartphone Insights on toddler smartphone usage The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Superdrug Mobile is actually a thing! An in-depth look at the UK’s virtual mobile networks Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.ft.com/content/45ff9420-71c7-4995-8340-1da37c533c36 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/app-developers-on-google-play-store-offered-payment-choices-following-cma-probe https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/17/uk_toddler_phone_ownership/ https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/255852/childrens-media-use-and-attitudes-report-2023.pdf https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/04/superdrug-mobile-confirm-price-freeze-on-uk-4g-network.html https://www.superdrugmobile.com/our-plan https://www.ecotalk.co.uk/our-deals / https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/your-green-energy/ecotalk https://smarty.co.uk/plans/unlimited https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_Kingdom_mobile_virtual_network_operators https://www.1pmobile.com/ Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes: https://www.uktechshow.com. Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (free version) are not endorsements. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: UK prepares test of emergency alert system How does what the UK’s doing compare to the US, Japan, the Netherlands and elsewhere? Nuclear bomb warnings versus highly local forest fires Drones being tested to spot traffic offenders Is there anywhere good to speed legally in Britain? Do we have too many cameras? The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Grimsby! Wisbech! Harlow! Where are the “worst” places to “live” for a “digital nomad” anyway? What is a digital nomad, exactly? Internet speeds, crime, social housing Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.pocket-lint.com/why-did-my-phone-sound-an-alarm/ https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/Emergency_Warning/ew_index.html https://news.sky.com/story/emergency-alerts-how-they-work-in-other-countries-including-a-few-times-when-it-has-gone-wrong-12851133 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-sms-messages https://www.londonworld.com/read-this/traffic-police-to-roll-out-a-new-cunning-way-to-catch-unsuspecting-speeding-and-reckless-motorists-4100488 https://www.absolutewinery.com/worst-places-to-live-in-the-uk/ Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Amazon shutters Book Depository DPReview dies a death Virgin Media’s repeated outages Benefits of local fibre providers Are outages that problematic in a world of 5G and tethering? The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Nate’s recent American cheese crisis Could Twitter Blue be temporarily worth subscribing to after all? Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/apr/04/amazon-to-close-book-depository-online-shop https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/11/uk-book-sales-in-2021-highest-in-a-decade https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65042770 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/03/ofcom-raise-uk-automatic-compensation-payments-for-broadband-woes.html https://twitter.com/aakashg0/status/1641976869460275201?s=61&t=c8S1KbsuCzuGdMGh9xoj7w Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: UK proposes AI regulation… sort of How UK AI rules stack against the EU’s The iPhone 15 could go eSIM-only in the UK What is an iSIM? The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Audible tests out ads in audiobooks Libraries that lend audiobooks Pros and cons on ads in media Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65102210 https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/the-european-union-s-ai-act-explained/ https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-15-could-go-esim-only-in-the-uk-and-other-european-countries/ https://www.engadget.com/audible-is-now-testing-ads-in-your-audiobooks-for-some-reason-185337088.html https://help.audible.com/s/article/why-am-i-hearing-advertisements-in-my-audiobook?language=en_US Thanks to Adam for naming this week’s show! Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: UK plans ways to let kids use AI for exams Death of coursework Roald Dahl ebooks forcibly changed South Park renamed “Tolkien” character The Old Testament The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The evolution of tech travel bags What did we take to CES 15 years ago… …and what would we take today? Who misses wireless hard drives and 3G Wi-Fi hotspots? Outtakes and much more… Links: Students to be allowed to use ChatGPT for GCSE and A-level exams under Whitehall plans https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/03/03/students-could-allowed-use-chatgpt-gcses-a-levels/ Roald Dahl ebooks ‘force censored versions on readers’ despite backlash https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/roald-dahl-collection-books-changes-text-puffin-uk-2023-rm2622vl0 Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Signal could leave the UK How could encrypted apps pull out of a country? Online Safety Bill Hello Tomorrow on Apple TV Microsoft’s Activision deal Is the UK big enough to swap tech company decisions? The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The Trouble With Smarthomes AI and robots in the garden Will robots walk our dogs in future? HomeKit’s architecture woes New HomePods Ian’s smart home setup Nate’s smart home setup Outtakes and much more… Links: https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/signal-vows-to-defy-uk-legislation-that-puts-e2e-encryption-in-the-crosshairs/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64718842 Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Sheffield’s 6G development What exactly is the cyber-physical continuum? UK’s 5G speeds are slowing down Who’s got the worst fibre connectivity in the UK? Virgin Media’s upload speeds The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Twitter wants us to pay for SMS-based two-factor authentication How’s Mastodon holding up these days? ‘Tooting’ on Mastodon Using third-party 2FA apps Outtakes and much more… Links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-64661539 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/02/ookla-warns-of-declining-uk-5g-mobile-broadband-speeds.html https://www.ericsson.com/en/6g https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/17/23605073/twitter-blue-charge-sms-2fa Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: To celebrate the 300th episode of the show, we got ChatGPT to write several pages of a screenplay about two podcasters called Ian and Nate. Because the results were so fun we decided to act them out — badly. However, we also discuss: UK wants to ban encrypted phones https://www.vice.com/en/article/z34p49/uk-proposes-making-sale-possession-of-encrypted-phones-illegal-encrochat-sky https://www.wired.co.uk/article/encrochat-phone-police-hacking-encryption-drugs The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Discussion on the perils of keeping our devices and apps in sync Outtakes and much more… Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Death of 3G Why 2G will stick around so long Nate’s new TV show Joan of Arc & Plymouth Smart meters and 3G Kindles Tesla’s necessary 3G upgrades ChatGPT coming to Bing Google’s less-than-useful search modifiers The future of search and SEO The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Printers: why are they so terrible? Live test: Ian’s laser printer The HP LaserJet 4L Printing stuff at work Is printer ink a Ponzi scheme? Hand-drawing QR codes Outtakes, Guess The Hole, and much more… Links: https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/02/ofcom-uk-sets-out-expectations-for-2g-and-3g-mobile-switch-off.html https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/01/vodafone-uk-to-start-switching-off-3g-in-devon-and-hampshire.html https://fortune.com/2023/01/23/microsoft-investing-10-billion-open-ai-chatgpt/ Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Why everyone is watching TV with subtitles on https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/jan/28/mumbling-actors-bad-speakers-or-lazy-listeners-why-everyone-is-watching-tv-with-subtitles-on https://www.fox13news.com/news/young-people-watch-tv-movies-subtitles-more-than-older-viewers-survey http://www.tommerritt.com/about-captions/ Backing up: strategies, recommendations, pitfalls and more BackBlaze iCloud Dropbox Google Drive The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Data hoarding Archiving vs. deleting Making old documents searchable Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Millions of UK mobile and broadband users face 14% bill rises from April https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/jan/19/uk-mobile-broadband-users-bill-rises-bt-ee-talktalk-three-vodafone-monthly-charges This bin costs $45 per month, and that’s not even the worst bit https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/01/new-service-wants-to-turn-your-food-waste-into-chicken-feed/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Tech Nostalgia: BlackBerrys, Dictaphones and 11 More Things We Miss in 2023 https://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-nostalgia-blackberrys-dictaphones-and-11-more-things-we-miss-in-2023-11674277203?mod=rss_Technology Guess The Hole! Outtakes and much more… Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GThis week on Tech’s Message: Almost 90% of games sold in UK in 2022 were digital - ERA https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64187547 Police to visit 1,000 homes in crackdown on illegal Premier League streams https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/police-premier-league-illegal-streaming-28911133 The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Twitter Intentionally Suspended Tweetbot, Third-Party Apps, Messages Show https://www.theinformation.com/articles/musks-twitter-intentionally-suspended-tweet-bot-third-party-apps-messages-show Nate’s Conversation With Facebook’s BlenderBot Guess The Hole! So much more... Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Laptop rules at UK airports set to be relaxed https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/12/15/liquids-laptop-rules-relaxed-airport-security-june-2024/ Ofcom report shows growing 5G coverage, amongst other things https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63974085 The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Mobile games market to decline for first time in over a decade https://www.ft.com/content/395ebc6d-4b0c-4e66-903d-5b64a95649a3 Outtakes and much more… Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Apple self-repair service comes to UK https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63866869 The manual: https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/2000/MA2073/en_US/iphone-13-07300323A-repair.pdf Apple’s new UK store pricing https://www.engadget.com/apple-app-store-developer-pricing-changes-205801793.html BBC Plan to Switch Off Terrestrial UK TV by 2030 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/12/broadband-woes-as-bbc-plan-to-switch-off-terrestrial-uk-tv-by-2030.html Broadband speeds by county https://fibreheroes.co.uk/blog/uk-internet-speeds/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The weirdest and wackiest mobile phones you won't admit you owned https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/samsung/131841-the-weirdest-and-wackiest-mobile-phones-you-won-t-admit-you-owned Ian’s getting his old Kuro TV back — WHY?! Outtakes and much more… NOTE: Here's a link to our 'Contact' special, as mentioned in the show this week. Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Robot grocery delivery service launches in Leeds https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-63809836 https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/news/leeds-news/co-op-robots-roam-streets-25647248 It’s the 30th anniversary of the text message! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63825894 A special SMS quiz for Ian! ITVX to launch this week https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/itvx-uks-freshest-streaming-service-launch-8th-december https://www.cordbusters.co.uk/britbox-uk-will-change-significantly/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Is graphic violence in video games appealing or unnecessary https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63730817 https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-most-violent-video-games-of-all-time Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Pedestrian ‘jungle’: the row in Paris over rented e-scooters https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/23/pedestrian-jungle-the-row-in-paris-over-rented-e-scooters In the UK tests are still ongoing but legalisation actively considered: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61354078 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-users Ericsson Kicks Off 6G Mobile Research Program in the UK https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/11/ericsson-kicks-off-6g-mobile-research-program-in-the-uk.html Public toilet ‘smell sensors’ warn potential visitors if cubicle is too stinky https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/22/public-toilet-smell-sensors-warn-visitors-if-cubicle-is-too-stinky-17805663/ BBC One HD regional versions to finally roll out spring 2023 https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/bbc/163564-bbc-one-hd-regional-versions-to-finally-roll-out-spring-2023 https://www.t3.com/news/the-bbc-has-found-a-clever-way-to-make-iplayer-streaming-even-better-quality https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2021-06-streaming-adaptive-bitrate-quality-resolution-bandwidth The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The 10 Worst and Weirdest Computer Mice https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-worst-and-weirdest-computer-mice https://boingboing.net/2009/11/06/the-openoffice-mouse.html https://www.wired.com/2007/06/skype-mouse-pho/ Become a supporter — join our Patreon. Full show notes https://www.uktechshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: Spam phone calls Gnoming on the dark web ‘Guess the hole’ Ticketing system failures Taylor Swift The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Is now a good time to buy a new TV? Samsung vs LG vs Sony Effective upscaling technologies Outtakes and much, much more… Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com. TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.